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Ocean Spirit

Ocean Spirit

Ocean Spirit
Photo: RNLI

On March 10, the fishing vessel Ocean Spirit became disabled in heavy seas off the coast of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. The Ocean Spirit found itself stranded after it had engine problems.  The fishing vessel begun to take on water and the three crew on board sent out a distress call. The RNLI lifeboat from Stornoway was launched along with the Coastguard helicopter.  The CalMac ferry Isle of Lewis also came to the Ocean Spirit’s aid while en route to Ullapool from Stornoway.  The RNLI lifeboat arrived on scene and pulled the trawler free. The fishing vessel was pumped free of water and both vesels proceeded back to port.b No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Aquarius BF 89

Aquarius BF 89

Aquarius
Photo: RNLI

On February 27, the 20 meter long fishing vessel Aquarius BF 89  became disabled off Noup Head on the Isle of Westray, Orkney, Scotland. The Aquarius was proceeding in heavy swells with waves reaching 6 meters when it’s gearbox failed. The vessel requested assistance with the Stromness RNLI lifeboat responding. The lifeboat arrived on scene and was able to pass a towline to the fishing vessel.  Both vessels proceeded towards Orkney. A tug was requested, but the lifeboat continued to tow the Aquarius until another fishing vessel Discovery arrived and took over towing to Scrabster. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.